Pediatric Gynecology

We offer surgical treatments for children with common and rare anomalies:

• Hymenal anomalies like imperforate hymen
• Uterine anomalies, including rare conditions like accessory horns of the uterus
• Vaginal anomalies, including vaginal septum (divided vagina) and agenesis (failure to develop vagina)
• Labial differences, including enlargement and underdevelopment

Our team carefully considers the capabilities of each patient when designing and communicating appropriate gynecologic treatment plans for patients with:

• Cerebral palsy or other medical conditions resulting in physical disability
• Trisomy 21, also known as Down syndrome
• Autism spectrum disorders (ASD)
• Developmental disabilities, such as developmental delays and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Our team specializes in addressing gynecological issues for children with all types of genetic disorders, including:

• Turner syndrome, which can cause issues with puberty and menstruation
• Rare genetic syndromes, such as:
  • Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome (BWS), a congenital overgrowth syndrome
  • Prader-Willi syndrome, which can cause delayed or lack of puberty
• Differences of physical development, such as androgen insensitivity syndrome (AIS Swyer syndrome, also known as 46,XY complete gonadal dysgenesis)

Having certain disorders or undergoing treatment for many chronic diseases can put patients at risk for gynecological issues, so they require more specialized gynecological care. We routinely provide gynecologic care for children with:

• Bone marrow transplant for noncancerous conditions
• Cancer
• Congenital cardiac disease
• Hematologic issues, including sickle cell disease and bleeding disorders like von Willebrand disease
• HIV/AIDS
• Neurologic conditions, including epilepsy
• Neurological disease
• Rheumatologic issues, such as lupus
• Solid organ transplants

Pediatricians, adolescent medicine specialists and other providers often refer young patients to our team for gynecologic health assessments. We offer first-time gynecological exams and other services with a compassionate approach. As your child grows, our specialists provide personalized care to meet their needs — both physically and emotionally. We will work with you, your child’s pediatrician and their other specialists to help your child thrive.

From educating patients and families to performing complex surgery, we strive to care for your child as if they were our own. We aim to support you and your family with the expert advice and services your child needs. Our goal is to provide comprehensive gynecologic care while minimizing any embarrassment, nervousness or worry that your child may experience.